Game Informer Is Hiring!

If you’re interested in joining the Game Informer family, now is your chance! We currently have two full-time associate editor positions available. Before sending us your résumé, please be aware of a few things:

• You must be prepared to move to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Yes, it gets cold in the winter, but we are not running out of water any time soon and the chances of a disastrous earthquake are quite low.
• You must include a cover letter and writing samples. Yes, that is "samples" plural. We prefer selections that relate to video games and demonstrate your proficiency in writing news, features, and reviews. If you aren't already working for another website or magazine, please submit a plethora of writing samples.
• You must have extensive video game knowledge.
• Please note that this job is not simply sitting around playing video games. It's a high-pressure, deadline intensive, creative environment that requires people skills, extraordinary writing talent, the ability to complete tasks, comfort in front of the camera, and a nose for stories.
• We always receive an overwhelming amount of résumés, so this process takes time. Keep this in mind if you don’t hear back from us right away.

You can read the qualifications for the position below.

ASSOCIATE EDITOR - Game Informer (Minneapolis, MN)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working with general supervision, the associate editor serves as one of the primary content creators for Game Informer, Game Informer Digital, and Game Informer Online. As such, associates must demonstrate fluency across all the game platforms and create unique news, preview, review, and feature content. Principle responsibilities include writing, proofreading, conceptualizing stories, maintaining a social media presence, and appearing on podcasts and video shows. The role requires occasional travel, both domestically and internationally, and occasional night/weekend work. The associate editor may interact with his or her supervisor several times a week, perhaps daily, to receive guidance and feedback. Non-routine activities require a supervisor’s advance approval.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce written news, preview, review, and feature content for Game Informer, Game Informer Digital, and Game Informer Online.
• Work with editors to develop creative feature content.
• Travel to publishers, developers, events, and conventions to create content.
• Meet daily and monthly magazine and website deadlines.
• Proofread magazine and online features.
• Develop an on-air personality for podcasts and videos.

BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in English, journalism, or related field preferred.
• Three years of experience writing and editing material for a magazine, newspaper, or other form of print journalism/media.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Proficient knowledge of productivity programs, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Proficient ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written forms.
• Ability to recognize discrepancies/errors in written information, including the ability to initiate and respond to work errors in a professional manner, working collaboratively and cooperatively with others.
• Expert knowledge of video games on all platforms, including consoles, handhelds, PCs, mobile, and tablets.
• Ability to work under demanding time constraints, including meeting short-term deadlines.
• Proficient relationship-building skills, including the capacity to predict and manage behavior, build and leverage cross-functional partnerships within and outside of the organization.
• Ability to positively model the organization’s commitment to integrity, diversity, inclusion, and maintaining a respectful workplace.
• Consistently demonstrate a commitment to Game Informer policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume, cover letter, and writing samples to andy@gameinformer.com and please CC mattbertz@gameinformer.com.